Austin in Action
You might think finding a guidebook focusing solely on the best kid-friendly venues in Austin would be easy. But you would be wrong. That’s why Annette Lucksinger, former Austin Family Magazine editor wrote her own guidebook, called “Exploring Austin with...
Feature Articles
How do smart parents determine the best time to give their child a smartphone? Is the “Wait Until 8th” approach best, or should the decision be based on factors other than age? No matter where you land in the debate, one thing is certain – smartphones are here...
Family Matters
Q We have three children, and of course when we die, they will inherit whatever we have left. We don’t have a lot of money, property or things to will to anyone, so why would we need wills? What does a will cost? A The most precious things you have are your...
Asuntos Familiares
Hace poco vi un anuncio de un abogado que se ofrecía a ayudar a las familias a hacer un testamento. Empecé a preguntarme si mi esposa y yo necesitamos testamentos y, de ser así, ¿por qué? Tenemos tres hijos y, por supuesto, cuando fallezcamos, ellos heredarán lo que...
La Pantalla Inteligente
Uno de los resultados más sorprendentes de la era de Internet es la capacidad de investigar en profundidad a personas y lugares de todo el mundo. Tenemos fácil acceso a Google Earth, sitios web de viajes, YouTube, y buenos sitios informativos como enciclopedias...
Lifelines
Many parents don’t pay much attention to their child’s sugar consumption. Sugary foods and beverages are everywhere in our day-to-day lives. We celebrate academic achievements with a trip to the bakery or reward eating vegetables with a brownie. Birthday...
Screen Time
One of the most amazing results of the internet age is the ability to deeply investigate people and places around the globe. As you head out this summer, you can involve your children in pre-travel exploration and planning through kid-friendly travel resources,...
Family Bucket List
For parents, summer often evokes memories of family vacations, days at the pool and playing outside. But for too many kids, video games and on-demand TV shows renders those active days a thing of the past. The greater Austin YMCA has a few suggestions to make...
Education
I remember dreaming of summer as a kid – long days with nothing to do, popsicles, dips into cool pools and endless playdates. Never did I picture working math problems, practicing spelling or reading to get ahead! I enjoy hearing my own children wax poetic about...
Austin in Action
Take me out to the park! Texas State Parks and Minor League Baseball teams around the state are teaming up to bring the ultimate day/night doubleheader opportunity for visitors to spend a day at a state park and a night at the ballpark. Five minor league teams...
